Sustainability Manager

Lucion Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in the UK is seeking a Sustainability Manager to lead ESOS compliance projects, deliver consultancy services including carbon footprinting and decarbonisation strategies, and engage in sustainability initiatives. This role requires a strong understanding of UK energy regulations, environmental consultancy experience, and a desire to contribute positively to sustainability efforts. Competitive salary and great benefits are offered, along with a flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced family leave

Training & development

Option to buy extra holiday

Qualifications

• Solid experience in environmental or sustainability consultancy.
• Ability to explain ESOS and energy regulations clearly.
• Experience developing Net Zero and decarbonisation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESOS compliance projects including audits and reporting.
• Deliver sustainability consultancy services like carbon footprinting.
• Produce Energy & Sustainability Statements for clients.

Skills

Environmental consultancy experience

Understanding of ESOS

Knowledge of UK energy regulations

Data analysis

Client communication

Net Zero and decarbonisation strategies

Education

Degree in sustainability, energy, environmental science

Tools

One Click LCA

Job description

# Sustainability Manager## Job Introduction** Sustainability Manager****UK | Hybrid** **Lucion** (Smart work. Brilliant people. Managers who actually manage.)Please note-This role is hybrid, you are required in an office twice a month. We can be flexible in terms of where you are located.**Save the planet (or at least help it significantly)…**…with a company that genuinely cares, knows its stuff, and doesn’t confuse sustainability with buzzwords and beige PowerPoint.At Lucion, sustainability is practical, evidence-led, and delivered by people who are both very good at their jobs and nice to work with. We’re growing our sustainability capability and are looking for a Sustainability Manager who can lead from the front — confidently, competently, and with a sense of humour intact.** What You’ll Be Doing (No Two Days the Same)**You’ll be trusted with real responsibility and interesting work — not micromanaged or buried under unnecessary process.You’ll:* Lead ESOS compliance projects like a pro — audits, reporting, client advice, the whole package* Get hands-on with energy audits and turn data into insights clients can actually use* Act as (or support) an ESOS Lead Assessor (yes, the serious bit)* Deliver sustainability consultancy services including carbon footprinting and decarbonisation strategies* Produce Energy & Sustainability Statements that planners and clients don’t secretly dread reading* Support SECR, ISO 50001, and broader ESG requirements* Manage projects smoothly, communicate clearly, and produce reports you’re proud to put your name on* Play an active role in Lucion’s own sustainability and ESG journey — we practise what we preachIn short: proper sustainability work, delivered properly.** About You (Confident, Curious, Knows Their Stuff)**You’re comfortable being the person in the room who actually understands ESOS, carbon, and energy — and you can explain it without making eyes glaze over.You probably:* Have solid experience in environmental or sustainability consultancy* Know ESOS inside out (or close enough that people come to you with questions)* Understand UK energy and carbon regulations without needing to Google them* Enjoy analysing data and turning it into clear, sensible recommendations* Can talk confidently with clients, planners, and colleagues alike* Have experience developing Net Zero and decarbonisation strategies* Care about quality, accuracy, and doing things the right wayYou’re professional, switched on, and not afraid to have an opinion — backed up by evidence.** Bonus Points If You Also Have…**(Not essential, but we’ll definitely smile if you do.)* ESOS Lead Assessor qualification* Carbon accounting and net zero delivery experience* BREEAM assessment experience* Strong LCA skills, ideally using One Click LCA** The Formal Stuff*** Degree in sustainability, energy, environmental science, or similar* Professional membership (IEMA, EI, or similar) — desirable** The Benefits (Yes, They’re Genuinely Good)**We don’t just talk about looking after people — we actually do it. You can expect some of the best benefits in the industry, including:* Techscheme – vouchers towards commuting costs or home tech (because life isn’t just work)* Healthcare Cash Plan – support with everyday healthcare expenses* Enhanced family leave – when life needs to come first* Option to buy extra holiday – more time off, no awkward conversations* Training & development – because good people deserve investmentAll backed by brilliant managers, flexible working, and a business that genuinely cares about its people and its impact.We’ll say it confidently: this is a great place to do sustainability work.Smart, supportive colleagues, Managers who trust you to do your job, High standards, low ego, Work that matters — internally and externally, A culture that values people as much as performanceNo greenwashing. No box-ticking. No nonsense.If you’re a Sustainability Manager who wants:* Interesting, varied work* A company that lives its values* Space to lead, influence, and growThen we’d love to hear from you.Lucion. Brilliant people. Proper sustainability. Done well.and open environment.### Sustainability Manager* **Salary** £55000 - £65000* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** lucion/TP/11574/680* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 12 February, 2026* **Job Category** Environmental Transaction Services* **Business Unit** Environmental Sustainability Compliance* **Location** Manchester, Leeds or London, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 13 January, 2026